Word Origin & History

feint 1670s, from Fr. feinte "a feint, sham," from O.Fr. feint, originally fem. pp. of feindre (see feign). Borrowed early 14c. as adj., but now obsolete in that sense. The verb "to make a sham attack" is first attested 1833. Related: Feinted; feinting.

Example Sentences for feint

As with many courses with moving obstacles, a second, longer way to the cup is usually offered for those feint-of-heart.